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I just want a simple amp.

#81
This might explain why the OP doesn't feel the need for tone shaping in the amp:
icecycle66 said:
Maybe I like to build my sound on the floor...
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Icecycle66, if you decide to go the DI/power amp route, keep in mind that a typical/simple DI will only lower the impedence and balance the signal. You'll also need a gain stage to bring the signal up to the an appropriate level for the power amp.
 
#82
Even simpler than the Avalon, there's the Grace, FMR RMP, Speck, Hamptone, Great River, and other very fine studio mic pres that will have a volume knob, mute and maybe a pad and phase switch. They will sound humongous. I think having the Speck pre and EQ next to each other on top of a power amp would slay.
 
#83
Here you go: Invalid Link Removed

Actually, you will have to add a volume control on the output since this is technically a zero knob preamp :D

I wimped out and added a volume pot. You should be able to just use the volume knobs on the power amp but I found a pot on the preamp worked better. Plus it was closer to me. The power amp + cab where on the other side of the room facing me.
 
#84
This all depends on your goals. If you want a one knob amp so you can say you have a one knob amp, you will probably have a tough time finding something. If you want an amp that is as close to "flat" as possible, you may need to go in the other direction. Get a 31-band EQ, a spectrum analyzer and a fairly "flat" cabinet. That way, you can make sure that your rig is "flat" in ANY room, leaving you free to shape your tone with your hands and bass alone. Anything else, and the room is helping shape your tone in a way you can't counteract. This is why PA systems have EQ on the mains. The goal of the EQ isn't to shape the tone, but to "un-shape" it.

I see this a lot at work. If you don't define your goal properly, you might not get the result you want.
 
#85
Wvbass. Interesting perspective. I've
Never thought about it that way.

I used to boost bass and treble and scoop mods all the time. But lately run flat and get my tone from string choice, playing style and just tweak the tone depending on the room and volume.

My bg250 seems to sound different at low and med/loud volumes. Not sure if that's common or just my perception.
 
#91
A pretty simple amp/head I have found to always have a interest in is the Orange Terror Bass. Comes in 500w or 1000w, is small and portable and have limited but easy to use controls. Check it out it may be what you are looking for, but just like with any manufacturers brand the Orange brand may not be for everyone.
 

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